Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Madison Elementary - 07 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Madison, SD, encompassing approximately 251 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Elementary - 07's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Elementary - 07 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary - 07 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary - 07's ranking?
Madison Elementary - 07 is ranked #166 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary - 07?
515 students attend Madison Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Madison Elementary - 07 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Elementary - 07?
Madison Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary - 07 offer ?
Madison Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Elementary - 07 part of?
Madison Elementary - 07 is part of Madison Central School District 39-2.
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